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Arrange the following steps in sequence for calculation of goodwill using Super Profit Method.

A. Calculate the average profit.

B. Calculate the normal profit on the firm's capital on the basis of the normal rate of return.

C. Calculate the super profits by deducting normal profit from the average profits.

D. Calculate goodwill by multiplying the super profits by the given number of years' purchase.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Average profit is computed first, then normal profit using the normal rate of return on capital employed. Super profit == average profit −- normal profit, and goodwill == super profit ×\times years' purchase. Order: A, B, C, D.

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